Sir, – The case for less homework with more time for creative pursuits, as advocated by President Michael D Higgins, perhaps was something older generations would have cheered out loud for. It seemed back in the day that the only time I was home was to eat, sleep or to do some homework.
The problem now is the all-encompassing smartphone, which is the biggest impediment to creativity, not homework. – Yours, etc,
AIDAN RODDY,
Cabinteely,
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Dublin 18.